Maddy summaryHB 1100, the "Mississippi Teachers' Bill of Rights," would require teachers to create annual classroom management plans and grant teachers immediate authority to remove students for disruptive, threatening, or dangerous conduct (like persistent refusal to follow directions or verbal outbursts) without prior administrative approval. It mandates schools to notify parents about removal authority, establish clear timelines for plan approvals, and ensure removed students are placed under supervised administrative control - not suspended - while requiring written documentation and behavioral support plans for repeated removals. The bill directly affects Mississippi teachers, students, and school administrators by clarifying classroom management procedures, prohibiting principal interference with teacher removal decisions, and protecting teachers from retaliation for using these rights. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
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Maddy summaryHB 1643 extends the expiration date of a 3% tax on hotels, motels, bars, and restaurants in Petal, Mississippi, from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029. The tax applies to gross sales of these businesses and funds must be dedicated solely to tourism promotion and parks/recreation improvements in Petal. Businesses must collect the tax and remit it to the state Department of Revenue, with proceeds (minus 3% for collection costs) paid to Petal's governing authorities. The law requires a public referendum before implementation and mandates separate accounting for these tax funds. This bill modifies a 2021 law to maintain the tax structure for an additional four years.
Maddy summaryHB 812 extends Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption to unremarried surviving spouses of honorably discharged veterans who were 90 years old or older when they died. This law, now signed into law by the governor, directly affects surviving spouses of eligible veterans who own their homes. The bill amends existing tax code to automatically include these surviving spouses in the exemption, which previously only applied to the veteran homeowners themselves. The exemption covers all ad valorem taxes on the home's assessed value, reducing property tax burdens for these households.
Maddy summaryHB 1079 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Corrections to enter into contracts with Forrest County and Wayne County to house state inmates in their correctional facilities. This bill specifically adds these two counties to the list of local governments eligible to contract with the state for inmate housing, building on existing provisions that allow contracts with other counties. The law requires contracted facilities to meet American Correctional Association standards, constitutional requirements, and court orders, without changing existing capacity limits or facility standards. The bill was introduced to expand housing options for state inmates but died on the legislative calendar in March 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 937 amends Mississippi Code Section 19-5-22 to clarify who can serve as a hearing officer for disputes over unpaid solid waste fees. It allows county boards of supervisors to appoint a hearing officer from their own membership, county staff, or another qualified impartial person - excluding the board attorney or tax collector's staff - to handle these disputes. This change directly affects property owners and waste generators who owe delinquent fees, as well as county boards managing the collection process. The bill specifies that hearing officers must remain impartial, with no conflicts of interest or personal stake in the outcome.
Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.
Maddy summaryHB 931 would reduce Mississippi's sales tax rate on motorcycles from 7% to 5% by amending Section 27-65-17 of the state tax code. This change would directly lower the cost for consumers purchasing new motorcycles and affect motorcycle dealers who collect the tax. The bill specifically targets retail motorcycle sales under existing definitions in Mississippi law. The proposal was referred to committee but did not advance to the full legislature.
Maddy summaryHB 1835 proposes authorizing Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund road improvements for the Petal School District. Specifically, it would provide state funds to cover the costs of constructing and widening Herrington Road near the site of a proposed new Petal Elementary School in Petal. The bill outlines the bond issuance process, including repayment using the state's full credit and restrictions on using proceeds solely for this road project. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 933 would have exempted business-owned personal property valued at $25 or less from ad valorem taxes, specifically targeting furniture, fixtures, or equipment used solely on business premises for operations. It directly affected small businesses (including sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations) owning qualifying low-value items, while excluding motor vehicles, Class IV property, and items eligible for income tax credits. The exemption would have applied to property meeting all three criteria (ownership, on-premises use, and $25 value cap) starting January 1, 2026. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 936 would appropriate $550,000 from the state general fund to the City of Petal, Mississippi, to assist the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce in purchasing, renovating, and equipping a specific building at 226 E. Central Avenue for its headquarters. The funds would cover costs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further.